Prepare against Ismael Alshameary Puente
IM · Spain · World #2,736 classical · FIDE ID 2225166
When preparing against Ismael Alshameary Puente, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 516 games by Ismael Alshameary Puente, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ismael Alshameary Puente's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismael Alshameary Puente before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,350 | 2,444 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,326 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,342 | 2,342 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 516 | 216 | 144 | 156 | 41.9% |
| As White | 268 | 114 | 81 | 73 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 248 | 102 | 63 | 83 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismael Alshameary Puente's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismael Alshameary Puente's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 240 | 89.6% | 57.3% |
| e4 | 18 | 6.7% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Puente usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Puente usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Puente usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Puente usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Puente usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Puente usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 71.7% | 62.2% |
| e5 | 27 | 22.5% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.8% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 85.0% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 13.8% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Ismael Alshameary Puente's chess games
All 516 games by Ismael Alshameary Puente in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 216 wins, 144 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 53 | 19/23/11 | 35.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 35 | 13/8/14 | 37.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 19/3/5 | 70.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Manuel Perez Candelario | 2,628 | chT-POR | A85 |
| Aug 2018 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,564 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | C01 |
| Jul 2015 | Angel Arribas Lopez | 2,546 | Porto Open | B43 |
| Oct 2020 | Sabino Brunello | 2,532 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | A84 |
| Jul 2025 | Toms Kantans | 2,528 | Lince Andujar Chess Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 34 | 14 | 2,273 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 27 | 17 | 2,394 |
| chT-POR | 2020 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,412 |
| Cadiz CA 50th | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,255 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| 48th La Roda Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismael Alshameary Puente's chess games?
516 games by Ismael Alshameary Puente, from Jul 2007 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ismael Alshameary Puente has played.
What does Ismael Alshameary Puente play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Ismael Alshameary Puente opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismael Alshameary Puente answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ismael Alshameary Puente play as White?
As White, Ismael Alshameary Puente's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 35.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismael Alshameary Puente play as Black?
As Black, Ismael Alshameary Puente most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 70.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Ismael Alshameary Puente's FIDE rating?
Ismael Alshameary Puente is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,342 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Ismael Alshameary Puente played?
Our database contains 516 games by Ismael Alshameary Puente, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 144 draws, 156 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismael Alshameary Puente?
516 games by Ismael Alshameary Puente reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.